Tides Today & Tomorrow in Ship Shoal Light, LA

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, August 20, 2026
The tide is currently rising in Ship Shoal Light, LA.
Next low tide (tomorrow) : 3:17 pm (0.1 ft)
Next high tide (tomorrow) : in 9h 19m at 2:53 am (2.1 ft)
Sunset today : 7:39 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:36 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (56% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8763719
Common Questions About Tides

Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides - Jun 1996

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Sat7:562.16:54-0.46:057:58Full Moon1Sat
2Sun8:272.27:48-0.46:057:58Full Moon2Sun
3Mon9:062.28:41-0.46:057:59Waning Gibbous3Mon
4Tue9:512.19:30-0.36:057:59Waning Gibbous4Tue
5Wed10:341.910:14-0.16:058:00Waning Gibbous5Wed
6Thu10:501.710:450.26:058:00Waning Gibbous6Thu
7Fri10:431.410:080.56:058:01Third Quarter7Fri
8Sat7:291.19:240.76:058:01Third Quarter8Sat
9Sun6:281.23:450.66:058:02Third Quarter9Sun
10Mon6:031.44:080.36:058:02Waning Crescent10Mon
11Tue6:051.64:420.06:058:02Waning Crescent11Tue
12Wed6:241.85:19-0.16:058:03Waning Crescent12Wed
13Thu6:511.95:57-0.26:058:03Waning Crescent13Thu
14Fri7:222.06:34-0.26:058:04New Moon14Fri
15Sat7:532.07:10-0.26:058:04New Moon15Sat
16Sun8:242.07:44-0.26:058:04New Moon16Sun
17Mon8:531.98:15-0.16:058:04New Moon17Mon
18Tue9:191.88:400.06:058:05Waxing Crescent18Tue
19Wed9:371.78:580.16:058:05Waxing Crescent19Wed
20Thu9:441.69:030.26:068:05Waxing Crescent20Thu
21Fri9:441.49:000.36:068:05Waxing Crescent21Fri
22Sat9:141.28:530.46:068:06First Quarter22Sat
23Sun7:161.27:590.66:068:06First Quarter23Sun
24Mon5:211.25:390.56:078:06First Quarter24Mon
25Tue5:131.43:550.36:078:06First Quarter25Tue
26Wed5:321.64:100.06:078:06Waxing Gibbous26Wed
27Thu6:001.84:40-0.26:088:06Waxing Gibbous27Thu
28Fri6:332.05:17-0.46:088:06Waxing Gibbous28Fri
29Sat7:102.16:00-0.56:088:06Full Moon29Sat
30Sun7:522.26:49-0.66:098:06Full Moon30Sun
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8763719)

Common Questions About Ship Shoal Light, LA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Ship Shoal Light, LA today?

Slack tide in Ship Shoal Light, LA is approximately 9:05 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Ship Shoal Light, LA?

Ship Shoal Light, LA is currently in a neap phase. Tonight's moon is 56% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are near their weekly minimum.

What datum are Ship Shoal Light, LA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Ship Shoal Light, LA?

Tide predictions for Ship Shoal Light, LA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Ship Shoal Light, LA?

Tide data for Ship Shoal Light, LA is sourced from NOAA Station #8763719. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8763719.

What is the moon phase in Ship Shoal Light, LA tonight?

Tonight the moon over Ship Shoal Light, LA is First Quarter (56% illuminated). This places Ship Shoal Light, LA in a neap tide cycle, so tidal ranges are near their weekly minimum this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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